Transmission, Installing

Refer to "Transmission, Removing" to get a list of the special tools needed. TRANSMISSION, REMOVING .
Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.
Replace the self-locking nuts and bolts as well as gaskets, seals and O-rings.
Secure all hose connections with hose clamps corresponding to series production. Refer to the Parts Information.
During installation, all cable ties must be installed at the same location.

Procedure

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- Replace the needle bearing -arrow- in the crankshaft. Refer to CRANKSHAFT NEEDLE BEARING, REPLACING .

Fig 1: Identifying Needle Bearing

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Tip:

If this needle bearing in the crankshaft is damaged, the gears are no longer able to shift correctly because the clutch is supported at this bearing.

-- Lightly lubricate the pin and splines on the transmission.

-- Check if the alignment sleeves -A- for centering the engine/transmission are in the cylinder block and insert them if they are not.

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The missing alignment sleeves due to an offset from the engine and transmission lead to damage to the needle bearing in the crankshaft.

-- Make sure the intermediate plate is seated correctly.

Guide the engine and transmission together by hand until the engine flange and transmission flange come into contact with one another all around.

-- Adjust the transmission support until the engine and transmission are >>aligned<<.

-- Turn the crankshaft slightly if necessary.

Pay attention to the selector lever cable when installing.

-- Attach the transmission to the engine.

-- Install the bolts -arrows- but only tighten by hand.

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Mount To Transmission Mount Bracket Bolts

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Before installing the bolts -arrows- the transmission and transmission mount must be parallel to each other. If necessary, lift the transmission using the Engine and Gearbox Jack.

-- Check the subframe mount adjustment. Adjust if necessary. Refer to ASSEMBLY MOUNT, ADJUSTING .

Only remove the : 10-222A when all assembly mount bolts are tightened to specification and the subframe is installed.

-- Install the drive axles. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- If equipped, remove the right drive axle heat shield -arrows-. Refer to DRIVE AXLE HEAT SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 3: Drive Axle Heat Shield

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-- Install the subframe. Refer to SUBFRAME WITHOUT STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Attach the pendulum support to the transmission. Refer to OVERVIEW - ASSEMBLY MOUNTS .

-- Assemble the exhaust system and align it free of tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .

-- Remove the screen -1- of the transmission fluid cooler carefully using a screwdriver and check for contamination.

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-- If necessary clean and clip in the screen again.

-- Attach the coolant hoses to the transmission fluid cooler.

-- Install the air duct pipe and air duct hose. Refer to OVERVIEW - CHARGE AIR SYSTEM .

-- Install the starter. Refer to STARTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the wiring bracket on the oil pan.

CAUTION:

Risk of destroying due to electrostatic charge.

- Do not touch the connector terminals.

- Touch a grounded object (for example the hoist) and discharge any static electricity.

-- Attach all connectors to the transmission and the front axle differential lock.

-- Install the selector lever cable on the dual-clutch transmission. Refer to OVERVIEW - SHIFT MECHANISM .

-- If the bleeder -1- is installed with the bleeder hose on the transmission, the O-ring -2- must be located in the bleeder hose elbow.

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-- Clip in the bleeder -1- in the locking mechanism -arrow- of the battery tray.

-- Install the battery tray and the battery. Refer to BATTERY TRAY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Fill with coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Install the lower section of the left front wheel housing liner. Refer to FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Install the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

If the transmission is replaced, the "Replace control module" function must be performed using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Select Individual test on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Dual clutch transmission 0GC
01 - OBD-capable systems
02 - Transmission electronics
02 - Transmission electronic functions
02 - Mechatronic, replacing

Tightening Specifications

Refer to TRANSMISSION TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Refer to OVERVIEW - ASSEMBLY MOUNTS